A Self Watering Planter of Singular Purpose (Spiral Vase)

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These parts are designed to use a few solid layers on the bottom and then a continuous and unbroken profile all the way up the part. Prusa and Slic3r call this vase mode, while Cura calls it spiralize. I prefer Cura myself, since Slic3r gets a little persnickety about the bottom layers. A single piece/print design of the everpresent self-watering planter. Saves all the folderol of multiple prints and also saves a whole bunch of time. Since it's a vase mode part, the wall speed is the only setting that significantly affects the print time. I can't advise printing at over 40mm/s and you'll get better prints at slower speeds. Printing times (approximate): 140W190H: 7-8 hours 100W140H: 4-5 hours 80W100H: 2-3 hours The parts will be very sensitive to scaling, due to a double-back on one of the walls. A few percent either way should be okay, but consult your layer preview. If you have a size you would really like to print, just let me know and I can configure a new file. Update 20210428: Made some modifications to reduce the 'printing' on the outer wall where the inner wall meets up with it. I also added a few more sizes. Update 20210501: Added a set of models with drainage holes at the top of the water reservoir. I made these specifically for outdoor planters, where rainfall could flood a completely closed planter.